Matt,
I would guess that what you mean by “never use
flaps” is that you leave them fully retracted for take off. In the 320/360, this
actually gives you negative or reflexed flaps, about 6 degrees if I remember
correctly. Using “no” flaps would require extending them to the zero position. I
would use this “zero” position, i.e., flaps just out of reflex when taking off
in a strong gusty x-wind. Other than that I, like most 320/360 pilots, use the
matched-with-the-aileron method. You are certainly correct in that the change
from reflexed to out of reflex produces a considerable pitch change in these
airframes. In the IV this effect is not nearly as pronounced. I would suggest
that, with a little practice, it’s rather easy to get used to this to the point
that you don’t even notice it.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 2,150 hrs
N6ZQ IV 350 hrs
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:02 AM
Subject: [LML] Re: Flaps on take-off?
I never use flaps on take off in my 360. If the runway is short to require
them I would probably not use that runway.
I don't use them because making trim changes close to the ground isn't what
I want to be doing. If I skip the flaps I get to skip one more distraction at
that critical point in the flight. I set my trim for climb and don't mess with
it till 1000 agl or higher.
Matt